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Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd, 25 June 1937, Montgomery, Alabama ) is a Soul/R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s.
Eddie Floyd was unfortunately overshadowed by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Rufus Thomas.
He not only had great hits on his own (most notably, “Knock On Wood”), but wrote songs for others, such as “You Don’t Know What You Mean To Me” for Sam & Dave.
Early Years
Eddie Floyd was born June 25, 1937 (not 1935 as has been so often printed) in Montgomery, Alabama. When he was six weeks old his family moved to Detroit, Michigan. During his youth he was often shuttled between Detroit and Alabama. Now, consciously or not, the best of both worlds seem to have come through in his music.
The unique thing about an Eddie Floyd record is that he combines pop sensibilities with a down-home approach and a smooth, but soulful delivery. He’s able to craft gorgeous melodies and write impeccable lyrics that surely would have made him a Motown star had he opted to stay in Detroit. But by heading to Memphis, Tennessee, where the Stax Records house band Booker T. & The MG’s plus second keyboardist Isaac Hayes and The Memphis Horns added support, and by singing every word with effortless enthusiasm, Floyd cemented himself as one of the premier Southern “Soul Men” of the Sixties. This merger of sounds may very well stem from his time growing up on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Eddie Floyd was unfortunately overshadowed by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Rufus Thomas.
He not only had great hits on his own (most notably, “Knock On Wood”), but wrote songs for others, such as “You Don’t Know What You Mean To Me” for Sam & Dave.
Early Years
Eddie Floyd was born June 25, 1937 (not 1935 as has been so often printed) in Montgomery, Alabama. When he was six weeks old his family moved to Detroit, Michigan. During his youth he was often shuttled between Detroit and Alabama. Now, consciously or not, the best of both worlds seem to have come through in his music.
The unique thing about an Eddie Floyd record is that he combines pop sensibilities with a down-home approach and a smooth, but soulful delivery. He’s able to craft gorgeous melodies and write impeccable lyrics that surely would have made him a Motown star had he opted to stay in Detroit. But by heading to Memphis, Tennessee, where the Stax Records house band Booker T. & The MG’s plus second keyboardist Isaac Hayes and The Memphis Horns added support, and by singing every word with effortless enthusiasm, Floyd cemented himself as one of the premier Southern “Soul Men” of the Sixties. This merger of sounds may very well stem from his time growing up on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.
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Druid66 wrote:
Sing it, Eddie man.
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lorenzo_2 wrote:
love it
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kingrizla wrote:
You're so right barryvs... BTW Don't tell your mama is currently 42 places below it's deserved position in the 6 month chart.
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barryvs wrote:
Defining what exactly 'soul' or sub-genres is/are is rather.....asinine, no?
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stupidstuff wrote:
You like Wilson Pickett more than you do Eddie Floyd... got it.
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SashaPrestig wrote:
Knock On Wood звучить святково
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hirogura wrote:
Enough. We all should mourn Solomon Burke.
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hirogura wrote:
battleaxed: Floyd DOES have a solid body of work. I could've mentioned not just "Big Bird", but also "Raise Your Hand" or "Knock on Wood". Comparing him with the lightweights classified as "Northern Soul" is contrary to the point of being asinine, and brings back the question about the earwax in your ears. By the way, your Top 50 artists is equivalent to my Top 400 or so artists. I have 2409 artists in my library, compared to 312 in yours. Do the math. I'm sure that you'll find as many soul artists in my Top 400 as in your Top 50.
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hirogura wrote:
battleaxed: Clean out the earwax out of your ears. Then listen again to Big Bird.
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Marxism1 wrote:
wow...pure talent.
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pRAtt_aka_Ali wrote:
interesting musical accompaniment...
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Murdergram wrote:
Definitely overshadowed by Redding.
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skywoodmichel17 wrote:
remenbeing the good old day
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klassik01 wrote:
Stax=Soul,R&B ...one smooth soul-man...
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Nebulaen wrote:
Not enough shouts, but certainly, enough influences.
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ElectricSoul921 wrote:
Yes it is clear. When i first heard it, i became addicted. it was written for Otis Redding after he passed away.
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cleartrampoline wrote:
Big Bird is sooo awesome! I just heard it on the Complete Stax comp. Rad!
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WalrusDoctor wrote:
And just what is so great about "Good Love, Bad Love"? Is it because of that Death Proof movie?
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kingrizla wrote:
Big Bird is great but Don't Tell Your Mama is the greatest.
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Valediction wrote:
nice song indeed :D
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